Ex-DPWH usec Cathy Cabral dead after alleged fall | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Ex-DPWH undersecretary Cabral dead after alleged fall along Kennon Road

Former public works undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral has been declared dead after being found unconscious along the riverbank of the Bued river, in Tuba, Benguet.

• Duterte can undergo trial, medical experts tell ICC

Medical experts tell the International Criminal Court, former president Rodrigo Duterte can undergo trial provided he’s given certain accommodations like regular breaks and his preferred food.

• Marcos names Nicolas Torre as new MMDA general manager

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appoints former chief of police Nicolas Torre III as the new general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.

• Bicam approves P243-B unprogrammed funds, higher than Senate’s version

The bicameral conference committee approves P243 billion in unprogrammed appropriations for 2026 on Thursday, December 18.

• Alas ends Thai reign to claim historic SEA Games beach volleyball crown

Alas Pilipinas secures a historic first as it captures the women’s beach volleyball gold medal in the Southeast Asian Games.

• Kira Ellis gets triathlon silver for 5th SEA Games medal after bout with food poisoning

Filipino athletes continue to shine leading to the final days of the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. Young triathlon star Kira Ellis wraps up her SEA Games campaign with two golds and three silvers.—Rappler.com